Fit Culture

Surround yourself within a community that will inspire you! Be a part of Fit Culture - collectively changing the conversation in building and sustaining healthy communities that attract strong allies, partners and friends. In the marketplace, brick and mortar, online or wherever you do life, join Fit Culture host Elli Tourjé, as she brings stories and interviews, from experts in their field. Be empowered to thrive personally and professionally. Fitness, lifestyle, business acumen, emotional and spiritual I.Q. all rolled up together best describes what Fit Culture is all about.

Episode 01 Summer '18 | Craige Campbell Founder at TodaysCalifornia.com/CoachellaValley.com

Elli Tourjé talks with Craige Campbell about the swiftly changing digital world. Craige also shares practical steps on how to become a successful entrepreneur.

​Episode 02 Summer 18 | Craig Campbell Founder at TodaysCalifornia.com/CoachellaValley.com Pt. 2

Elli Tourjé continues the conversation with Craige Campbell about the swiftly changing digital world. Craige also shares practical steps on how to become a successful entrepreneur.

Episode 03 Summer 18 | Shay Moraga, Yoga Instructor, Property Mgmt Owner, and cancer survivor

Elli Tourjé discusses the "aha!" moment in Shay's life where she made a complete change in direction after finding out she was in the fight for her life. Inspirational motivation from a true survivor.

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Episode 04 Summer '18 | ​Marketing Guru Stephanie Greene, CEO of FG Creative

Elli Tourjé sits down with Stephanie Greene as she brings insight to the intricacies of navigating in house marketing within the changing digital landscape, giving an historical look at where she's been and where her company, FG Greene, is headed.

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Episode 01 Fall '18 | ​Casey Washack of Co-creator of Fit In 42, Part 1

Casey Washack, co-creator of Fit In 42 discusses how he and his brother Gerry Washack conceived the innovative 6 week program that has led to millions of pounds shed and countless lives changed. Listen in and be inspired to begin your own journey to a lifestyle overhaul. Fit in 42 is available at gyms across the nation and online. www.fitin42.com

Episode 02 Fall '18 | Casey Washack of Co-creator of Fit in 42, Part 2 

Casey Washack, co-creator of Fit In 42 discusses how he and his brother Gerry Washack conceived the innovative 6 week program that has led to millions of pounds shed and countless lives changed. Listen in and be inspired to begin your own journey to a lifestyle overhaul. Fit in 42 is available at gyms across the nation and online. www.fitin42.com

Episode 03 Fall '18 | Lauren Del Sarto, Publisher of Desert Health

integrative health in Lauren Del Sarto Founder & Publisher of Desert Health, a news  publication created to highlight conventional medicine and alternative practices throughout the Coachella Valley joins in the conversation. Lauren discusses how the publication first started and where they are now. Desert Healths goal is to promote  prevention and “whole person” healing, - to recognize accomplishments, - celebrate community, - revel in sports, to educate and to inform.

Episode 04 Fall '18 | Girlfriend Factor

Joan Busick CPA & founder of Girlfriend factor along with Board Member Jan Harnik - who is also a City of Palm Desert Council Member, discuss the vibrant Girlfriend Factor organization. Girlfriend Factor provides financial support to women aged 25 and up to help them in their pursuit of higher education and the rewards that come with it. To date, Girlfriend Factor has given over 500,,000 in grants to over 150 local women

Fall '18 | Episode 05: Urban Planning and the Future with Jenna Tourje

Jenna Tourje is an Urban Planner and Community Engagement practitioner working primarily in California. She partners with communities on the path to healthy and equitable places giving people a voice and stake in their future. As an urban planning and community engagement consultant, Tourje works with elected officials, staff, and residents throughout the state in a wide array of projects. As a certified International Association of Public Participation, Tourje is currently working with the High Speed Rail Authority to provide technical assistance, training, and outreach to integrate community strategies in planning efforts for this new and exciting mode of transportation that will transform travel and commuter options in California.

Fall '18 | Episode 06: Musings of Wanderlusts “Wellspring” in Palm Spring, CA

Wellspring was the first-of-its-kind wellness gathering featuring the world’s leading innovators, teachers and socially-conscious companies. Building on the DNA of Wanderlust festivals, Wellspring expanded its programming to include yoga and meditation talent, fresh fitness classes, a revolutionary lineup of thinkers and restorative treatments—making it the world’s premier weekend dedicated to wellness. I attended the inaugural event in Palm Springs, California along with colleague and fitness-focused friend Margie Adams Fiore. We give you our take as one of the thousands of satisfied attendees that participated in the three day event.

Fall '18 | Episode 07: Candid Conversation with Carl K. Osborne; Part 1  ​

Carl K. Osborne is a Criminal Law trial attorney who spent decades working and living in Beverly Hills. Osborne is the nephew of the late James Mason and his mother swam on the American Team in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. He moved to Hollywood from London as a young boy then became an insider defending some of the biggest cases in LA that you may or may not have heard of. Osborne has an incredible ability to retain information to the tell stories that only some are privy to. Carl K. Osborne has written 8 novels and is currently writing his 9th. 

Fall '18 | Episode 08: Candid Conversation with Carl K. Osborne; Part 2

Carl K. Osborne is a Criminal Law trial attorney who spent decades working and living in Beverly Hills. Osborne is the nephew of the late James Mason and his mother swam on the American Team in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. He moved to Hollywood from London as a young boy then became an insider defending some of the biggest cases in LA that you may or may not have heard of. Osborne has an incredible ability to retain information to the tell stories that only some are privy to. Carl K. Osborne has written 8 novels and is currently writing his 9th. 

Winter '19 |  ​Desert Town Hall 2019 w/ Executive Dir. Becky Kurtz

Executive Director, Becky Kurtz from Desert Town Hall shares great moments from speakers past and informative insight into this unrivaled series that provides intellectual conversation, content and context to the Coachella Valley with four global leaders, each year from January to April. Some of the foremost influencers of today come to Indian Wells, creating lifelong memories. From President George W. Bush to British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Condelezza Rice to Lady Margaret Thatcher in addition to Tom Friedman, Malcolm Gladwell and Gabbie Giffords, history is being made in the Coachella Valley. Join me!

Winter '19 | Fit Culture Check In

This week's show is a reset on what I hope to accomplish topically on Fit Culture. Fitness, lifestyle, business acumen, emotional and spiritual iq all rolled up together would best describe Fit Culture. In the marketplace, brick and mortar, online, - wherever you do life! Fit Culture curates stories of success that inspire will listeners to thrive  and take actionable steps to create the best version of you, in order to thrive personally and professionally. It’s my belief that when you surround yourself within a community that inspires you that the world is a better place.  

Spring '19 | Episode 01: Talk with Tammy Martin of Friends of The Desert Mountains

On this episode, host Elli Tourje talks with Tammy Martin of Friends of The Desert Mountains.

Spring '19 | Episode 02: Dean Rosnau, Adventurer and Author of The Shortest Straw - Part 1

Dean Rosnau is a rock climber, mountaineer and author of the Shortest Straw-Search and Rescue in the High Sierra. Dean spent over 3 decades in search and rescue or SAR, traversing some of the steepest and dangerous terrain in North America. Deans expertise in his skillset fueled by his passion to make every attempt to rescue or in some cases recover those who became stranded, injured or lost continues his work today, educating others in backcountry awareness and safety. Learn more at www.deanrosnau.com

Spring '19 | Episode 03: Dean Rosnau, Adventurer and Author of The Shortest Straw - Part 2 

Dean Rosnau is a rock climber, mountaineer and author of the Shortest Straw-Search and Rescue in the High Sierra. Dean spent over 3 decades in search and rescue or SAR, traversing some of the steepest and dangerous terrain in North America. Deans expertise in his skillset fueled by his passion to make every attempt to rescue or in some cases recover those who became stranded, injured or lost continues his work today, educating others in backcountry awareness and safety. Learn more at www.deanrosnau.com

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Spring '19 | Episode 04: Ed Troxell, Founder of Ed Troxell Creative, Part 1 of 2

Based out of Northern California, Ed Troxell teaches business owners how to easily show up, deliver, and engage with their audiences online and in turn increase profits. Ed discusses the importance of implementing today's technology to not only reach more customers but also, increase customer engagement through his teachings. "It's not about the sale today, it's about establishing the relationship and growing it over time." Ed is a serial entrepreneur who brings a unique skill set to the table, making it very easy for any business to work with him and understand what next steps they should take. EdTroxellCreative.com